A permit is required for projects such as new construction, additions, remodeling or repairs to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. For your convenience, this page contains a list of the most commonly used permits. Please visit the Forms and Publications page to obtain a complete listing of all building forms, information bulletins and other helpful resources.
This permit ensures that construction projects comply with local, state and federal standards for land use, zoning and construction, and verify compliance with the minimum standards that help safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare.
This permit is required when a project may have impacts on the surrounding area due to a proposed use, design feature or project location.
This permit is required for the installation, alteration, addition or replacement of electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare.
This permit is required for the installation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm system, or component of such systems, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.
This permit is required when a project will change the topography of a property when conducting certain excavations or filling-in of an area.
This permit is required for the installation, alteration, replacement or repair of addition or replacement of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration system, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare.
This permit is required for the alteration, addition or replacement of a plumbing system or portion of a plumbing system within or on any structure or premises and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare.
This permit is required when a project will change the topography of a property when conducting certain excavations or filling-in of an area.
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Unreinforced masonry buildings (URM) were constructed with a building permit issued prior to March 24, 1939, and contain structural load-bearing walls made of:
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